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Getting around in Vanuatu

Air: 

Domestic services are provided by Air Vanuatu (www.airvanuatu.com). From Port Vila there are daily flights to the islands of Tanna and Espiritu Santo and less regular scheduled services to other islands within the archipelago. Unity Airlines (www.unity-airlines.com) offers charter flights.

Departure tax: 

A departure tax of 200 vatu per adult must be paid in cash and in local currency for each leg of travel.

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Car hire: 

Major car hire operators have offices in Port-Vila. Cars, 4-wheel drive vehicles and jeeps are available.

Taxi: 

These are plentiful and are metered - costing around 100VT per km - although a fixed rate can be agreed on.

Bike: 

Some resorts have pushbikes for guest use. Vanuatu Ecotours offers mountain bike tours. Scooters may be hired from a company located near the markets

Documentation: 

A current driving licence from your country is acceptable. Normally drivers need to be 25 years or over.

Getting around towns and cities: 

Local buses are plentiful (look for a ‘B’ on the number plate). They drop door-to-door so you may get a ‘scenic route’ depending on where other passengers are going. The fare anywhere around Port Vila is 150 vatu per adult.

By water: 

Inter-island ferries operate very infrequently from Port Vila and this mode of travel is not recommended for visitors.

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